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X231 Independent IT Testing Strategy and Resource (RM6148)

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

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14 Jan 2025 at 11:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "X231 Independent IT Testing Strategy and Resource (RM6148)" contract was undertaken by Northern Ireland Water Limited. This award, complete and recently documented on 14 January 2025, falls under the IT services industry category, specifically addressing consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code 72000000). The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation, fitting above-threshold criteria. The contract period began on 3 October 2022 and is set to end on 2 October 2026, with the delivery location noted as Belfast, Northern Ireland (BT14 6TE). Key dates included the tender period which ended on 11 May 2022.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses excelling in independent IT testing services, particularly those with a focus on comprehensive testing strategies and resource provision including quality assurance, functional testing, and automation testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Successful bidders like Expleo Technology UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, reflect the need for established businesses with robust capabilities in programme and project test management, defect management, and performance testing. This contract can aid business growth by securing a substantial engagement worth £1,200,000 with a prominent public entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

X231 Independent IT Testing Strategy and Resource (RM6148)

Notice Description

The delivery of independent IT testing services on programmes of work or projects to be defined by the client. Services to include but not be limited to; o Programme Test Management o Project Test Management o Quality Assurance Test Leads and Test Analysts o Functional Testing Services: - Smoke Testing, Environment Testing, Test Data Testing, System Testing, System Integration Testing, End to End Testing, User Acceptance Testing Co-ordination, Go Live Testing, Warranty Testing. o Release and Defect Management o Management and reporting of testing o Quality governance and metric analysis o Automation Testing (In Sprint and Out of Sprint Testing) o Performance Testing. further competition from RM6148

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccba821e-edd5-4a07-9b41-771ca0bbca3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d275ea3e-0ac7-4a4c-88da-e9de8ff3aec7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2022 - 2 Oct 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcing@niwater.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT14 6TE
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPLEO TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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